Richard A. (Dick) Roach Sr., 90 of Hannibal died February 29, 2024, in the Oswego Hospital. He passed peacefully and had family with him at the time of passing. He finally succumbed after an arduous battle with cancer. He will be forever known as our Leap Day Angel.
He was born in Oswego and was the son of the late Albert and Viola (Burdick) Roach. He was a graduate of Oswego High School and proudly served in the US Army where he was honorably discharged in 1956.
Mr. Roach was employed as a millwright at the Nestle Co. for over 35 years until his retirement. He served 2 terms as the President of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union at Nestle Co. in Fulton. He was the first Union President to negotiate a new contract without a strike in the 1970's.
Dick was an avid sportsman who loved deer hunting in Watkins Glen. He had a love for bowling since his childhood days as a pinsetter. He also enjoyed playing or watching golf. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and Syracuse basketball. He enjoyed camping with family at the NY State Fair and various NASCAR races. He lived a life of vigor until the end.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Ann Sova Roach of Hannibal, two daughters Linda Lagoe of Oswego, Eileen Ternahan of Rapid City, South Dakota, one son Richard A. Roach, Jr. of Brenham, Texas, one brother Walter "Butch" Roach of Granby, 2 step daughters Marjorie Branchau of Scriba, Helen Dumas of NC , 3 step sons Michael L Graham of Indiana ,Richard L Graham of Fulton , Donald F Graham of Oswego, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his parents Albert and Viola Roach, brother David Roach, sister Ann Rupert and her husband Ross Rupert, and grandson Scott Harrington.
Services will be private. There are no calling hours. A celebration of life with family and friends was held in his honor.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating a tree in his memory through the Plant Trees in Remembrance link on this website. Or make a donation to your favorite charity in his honor.
Arrangements are by the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.